Midnight Mass (2021)

Watchseries; This is definitely a cut above most Netflix originals that I've seen. I liked that it was prepared to go at a slow pace and carefully explore characters and I enjoyed how the mystery was gently teased in the first half of the show. The overall idea is very interesting but I did feel like the execution got weaker as the show progressed beyond the 2nd half. I also got slightly fatigued by the way characters interacted almost exclusively in long long monologues with often only tenuous relevance to the story; I found it easier in the 1st half but later in the show, as more was revealed, I wanted characters to talk about what was actually going on in front of them. Anyway, overall this was a very enjoyable show that I loved after 3 episodes and liked by the end of all 7.

This is definitely a cut above most Netflix originals that I've seen. I liked that it was prepared to go at a slow pace and carefully explore characters and I enjoyed how the mystery was gently teased in the first half of the show. The overall idea is very interesting but I did feel like the execution got weaker as the show progressed beyond the 2nd half. I also got slightly fatigued by the way characters interacted almost exclusively in long long monologues with often only tenuous relevance to the story; I found it easier in the 1st half but later in the show, as more was revealed, I wanted characters to talk about what was actually going on in front of them. Anyway, overall this was a very enjoyable show that I loved after 3 episodes and liked by the end of all 7.

Midnight Mass watchseries. I liked the premise and set up of the show. The core characters were also introduced and developed well in the first couple of episodes. However, it starts to lose steam around episode 4-5. The religious sermons and evangelical characters start to get repetitive and tiring. I get that this is supposed to be a commentary on real-life fanatics, but it didn't grab my attention for long given how drawn-out it was. We also don't get the explore the characters after their initial introduction, and a lot of the conflict or story seems superficial and one dimensional. As a result, I am not invested on what happens to any of them and am just waiting for the next jump scare. It's a shame because I like this type of horror (that's not campy or relying on gore), but this lays it on so thick with the religious stuff that it loses its way.

Each character would go on and on with their own " meaningful" monologue where it just felt forced and unnecessary. The overall story and execution was fine a little boring but I watched the whole thing and probably won't reccomend.

Though Midnight Mass has Christian and biblical aspects, it's also crazy and amazing. As an atheist, I tend to stay away from most religious based shows/movies that promote religious dogma, however, this show does none of that! Mike Flanagan did it again, showing his brilliant imagination and putting it down on paper. The cast was fantastic as well!

I had my doubts when I first began watching this series and I have to say that I was impressed. It's not the kind of horror you'd expect to see but it's the kind of horror that will make you think and care about its characters. Just give it a try and don't bail on it just because the first 3 episodes are developing too slow. I promise, you will be impressed.

I am generally not a fan of religion mixed in with my horror but this was extremely well written. Maybe more of a thought provoking somewhat disturbing drama than horror. It was definitely worth the time. I never ever want to watch it again though. In fact I don't think I want to hear any sermons or speeches for a long while. However, unlike a lot of reviews I have read on this site I feel that the sermons were justified in making the story more impactful.